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Ross/Kzoo · 08-10-2011, 11:37 AM

I've just completeed the 5th steering adjustment as outlined in Les Andrews book. When I get the tightness out of the right turn then I have 2-3" of play in the steering wheel. I'm still not sure what I'm looking for on the end play sdjusting screw. I don't seem to get any movement side to side when turning the sdjusting screw.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 08-10-2011, 11:54 AM

7 tooth or 2 tooth? What kind of sector bushings? Here is a post that make help you some too.

Ross/Kzoo · 08-10-2011, 11:56 AM

This is a 2 tooth sector

Brother A · 08-10-2011, 12:17 PM

Ross,
You said "screw" so I'm assuming you are talking about the Sector shaft thrust screw or the eccentric rivet. The thrust screw is on the side of the box towards the engine and adjusts the "in and out" movement of the shaft. You will not see any movement of the box you will just get the movement out of the shaft.

The eccentric rivet is only designed to equalize the play on the upper and lower end of the worm/sector mating surface. After disassembling the box I'm no longer convinced this would be a source of "binding".

The binding/play that you are describing is most likely associated with the eccentric nut that sets the mesh between the two gears. I am chasing the exact same issue.

After removing my steering box I discovered three things..... none of which I can confidently say is the problem. 1) I noticed that the cone washer was missing from the adjusting nut. 2) I think the box was not fully seated on the shaft when it was rebuilt. I fixed both of these and the play is much better but 3) There is a noticeable amount of play between the sector shaft and the sector housing (see my post on this). I think if I follow the suggestions from Kevin and Brent I will have this thing wrestled to the ground. I'm just not sure I can afford a new housing and gear. I'm leaning toward a new gear and hoping that it's a better fit.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 08-10-2011, 12:35 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Brother A

Ross,
You said "screw" so I'm assuming you are talking about the Sector shaft thrust screw or the eccentric rivet. The thrust screw is on the side of the box towards the engine and adjusts the "in and out" movement of the shaft. You will not see any movement of the box you will just get the movement out of the shaft.

The eccentric rivet is only designed to equalize the play on the upper and lower end of the worm/sector mating surface. After disassembling the box I'm no longer convinced this would be a source of "binding".

The binding/play that you are describing is most likely associated with the eccentric nut that sets the mesh between the two gears. I am chasing the exact same issue.

After removing my steering box I discovered three things..... none of which I can confidently say is the problem. 1) I noticed that the cone washer was missing from the adjusting nut. 2) I think the box was not fully seated on the shaft when it was rebuilt. I fixed both of these and the play is much better but 3) There is a noticeable amount of play between the sector shaft and the sector housing (see my post on this). I think if I follow the suggestions from Kevin and Brent I will have this thing wrestled to the ground. I'm just not sure I can afford a new housing and gear. I'm leaning toward a new gear and hoping that it's a better fit.

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08-10-2011, 11:37 AM	#1
Ross/Kzoo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richland Mi. Posts: 1,172	Steering adjustment problems I've just completeed the 5th steering adjustment as outlined in Les Andrews book. When I get the tightness out of the right turn then I have 2-3" of play in the steering wheel. I'm still not sure what I'm looking for on the end play sdjusting screw. I don't seem to get any movement side to side when turning the sdjusting screw.

08-10-2011, 11:54 AM	#2
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,521	Re: Steering adjustment problems 7 tooth or 2 tooth? What kind of sector bushings? Here is a post that make help you some too. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

08-10-2011, 11:56 AM	#3
Ross/Kzoo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richland Mi. Posts: 1,172	Re: Steering adjustment problems This is a 2 tooth sector

08-10-2011, 12:17 PM	#4
Brother A Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southern CT & Southwest FL Posts: 115	Re: Steering adjustment problems Ross, You said "screw" so I'm assuming you are talking about the Sector shaft thrust screw or the eccentric rivet. The thrust screw is on the side of the box towards the engine and adjusts the "in and out" movement of the shaft. You will not see any movement of the box you will just get the movement out of the shaft. The eccentric rivet is only designed to equalize the play on the upper and lower end of the worm/sector mating surface. After disassembling the box I'm no longer convinced this would be a source of "binding". The binding/play that you are describing is most likely associated with the eccentric nut that sets the mesh between the two gears. I am chasing the exact same issue. After removing my steering box I discovered three things..... none of which I can confidently say is the problem. 1) I noticed that the cone washer was missing from the adjusting nut. 2) I think the box was not fully seated on the shaft when it was rebuilt. I fixed both of these and the play is much better but 3) There is a noticeable amount of play between the sector shaft and the sector housing (see my post on this). I think if I follow the suggestions from Kevin and Brent I will have this thing wrestled to the ground. I'm just not sure I can afford a new housing and gear. I'm leaning toward a new gear and hoping that it's a better fit.